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New built PC crashing, high CPU with crash log.

Hey guys, I could really use some help and I hope I am asking in the right area. :??: But I got a new pc, me and a buddy put it together, my main uses for it were gaming, video editing and music production.Needless to say, it has not met my expectations and I am not sure why, I'm so disappointed cause I downed a ton of money into finally getting the computer I wanted. When I first started using it the first thing I noticed was what I like to call crackling in my headphones when stuff is loading. I used Camtasia and sony vegas and they were soo laggy, glitching and stuttering. Same with using FL studio. Audio kept crackling and it had problems processing all instruments in my project.Now to make matters worse I am experiencing blue screens. It seems to be running at lower standards then my laptop which is way below these standards.

Of course I use the solid state for windows itself and like to try put the rest onto other drive.

Right now typing this I'm at 0% CPU Usage, 13% physical memory with 73 processes running but it jumps to 100% cpu nearly in a hurry with sony vegas and other programs. Even when I end out of programs I am not using.

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I think I found a MAJOR problem why my PC is running like crap. I want your guys's take on it. I think my CPU is overheating, actually I am pretty sure it is. Which would explain why my applications, games, and everything runs sooo sluggish and could explain some crashes especially when I am running heavy loads such as sony vegas, gameplay and Audio Production. I downloaded the MSI command center, along side of the HW Monitor I used previously my CPU temps were running around 200 degree's!!! or around 98 Celsius.

I hope my processor isn't fried, but one of my CPU fans shows 0 RPMS (stupid rookie ). I have to open up the case and make sure it is plugged in right, cause obviously it isn't. So I hope I can get that fan plugged in, maybe check the thermal paste and make sure all is well and I will be on my marry way to getting my computer running the way I want it to..

What is this "check the thermal paste" question? As a PC tech you leaned long ago that checking the paste often leaves air voids so you always wipe it off (does not have to be spotless!), apply fresh and button it up.Bob

Thanks for all the help, you guys are awesome! I appreciate everybody who has helped me out with this issue.Yes I am using the stock Fan and Heatsink for the processor.So I went to my buddies house, his computer is the same exact build as mine, exactly! with the exception of the windows and SSD. Nothing more.

His temps were much, much cooler than mine by a long shot. So we came to the conclusion that something must be either defective or installed wrong.So the first thing I became aware of upon opening it up, is there is no second CPU fan. There is one CPU fan and it is plugged into CPU Fan 2 slot, so my hardware monitor shows RPMS for fan 2, but non for fan 1 as there isn't one. There's just one fan for the CPU. I also closely inspected the hardware in and around the processor to make sure nothing was damaged from the high temperatures. Didn't see any burns, spots, cracks or anything. Also no dust. Still looks brand new.

So we rechecked the attachments inside the case and everything appeared to be wired correctly. We fired my computer back up and my temps were cool, but quickly reached the 200 degree's range after it ran for awhile and running some applications.We opened it back up, and noticed the CPU Fan didn't seem to be seated properly. It sits weird and the plugs to secure it kept popping out or we couldn't keep them all in.Once we managed to get the CPU seated properly, we fired my computer back up and the temps are running much, much cooler.

Batman Arkham origins previously ran like crap and ran me into the 90C/200F range for temps.. I also got the same temps while idiling and doing nothing. With terrible audio distortion.But now, currently typing this, my computer is sitting at a much cooler, around 34C/93F. I also Ran Batman Arkham origins again, at full settings and it got the temp up to about 51C/125F.. Better then the 200's range. So, I'm pretty sure it was due to the heatsink and fan not being seated properly on the Processor.

His computer does run a few degree's cooler then mine, around the 28C-30C range when idiling. But, things seem to be going smoother thus far.

Are these temps more normal? I think eventually here I may still want to invest in an aftermarket Fan and HS. Just to try keep the temps down.

Decent temps at idle but all things considered ....I'd want a decent aftermarket cooler, Xigmatek, CoolerMaster, etc., for a system like yours...you got a lotta dough invested there....check the aftermarket units out over at FrostyTech.com. You've got a nice system with good stuff....the cooler you keep the CPU chip...the more stable and reliable it will be. You really want the lower temps at full throttle....idle temps look good but they're not what you should be worried about. Take some readings at full throttle while running something like Prime95.

Well, some more good news is that before when I would render in Sony Vegas. My PC would blue screen. It has not. The gameplay, video editing and every other program that taxes the CPU runs so smoothly I am just elated. I've never had a computer where you could render a video in Vegas while multitasking other stuff at the same time, that is beastly. I'm freaking happy. I didn't try Prime95 yet but tried multiple other things to try stress the temps and CPU a bit.

While Rendering in Vegas I couldn't get the temps past a 60C/140F-66C/151F Celsius. It amazes me how important that fan and heat sink made such a hhhuuugggee difference when it was seated and secured properly As for a new AfterMarket unit I can't imagine those things are universal to motherboards? lol. Any suggestions for a specific unit?

not motherboards per se. And the better ones usually come with mounting hardware for different CPU sockets ...775, 1150, 1155, etc. They also mount securely ....not like the Intel Heatsinks that 'snap in'.

So I'd head over to FrostyTech at the link below and see which aftermarket unit best meets your requirement in terms of cooling and noise. After you pick a couple you like head over to Newegg.com and check the prices and the buyer comments.

I also ran Prime95 for a few hours.. The highest I caught my temps at was 155F .. But luckily my fans kicked in higher gear and knocked it back down to about 138. But, yeah.. I'm surely going to get an aftermarket cooler. I'll check them out and get back to you.

is often seen as a result of hardware problems such as bad RAM but also it is often seen on overclocked systems.

If you have overclocked cpu or gpu or both take them back to default clocks and voltages.

It can also be caused by the system not configuring the Max Payload Size value correctly after after you hot plug a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) device when the operating system triggers a Machine Check Architecture (MCA) exception, and the operating system returns a "0x00000124" exception. Disconnect all the external devices (printers, scanner, USB (universal serial bus) drives, etc...) EXCEPT your mouse and the keyboard and then boot up the machine. If this corrects the issue then add the devices back one at a time until you discover the piece of hardware causing the issue and get any updated drivers\software for the device.

As for overclocking, I know my computer has the capability but to be honest I haven't really got the slightest idea how to do it even if I wanted to lol. When I get the chance I'll disconnect everything and give it a try to see if I can figure anything out from that.

From the logs it looks at a casual glance like a driver issue with the network card integrated into the motherboard. You can try updating the driver, see if that helps, but it wouldn't surprise me if just by luck of the draw, you got a semi-defective motherboard. But we also don't know how skilled your friend is at building computer, such as does he know to install all the necessary drivers post-Windows install? A surprising number of people don't. An even larger number of people don't seem to have made the connection between drivers coming from Microsoft's Windows Update and the sudden onset of issues related to whatever device had the driver updated for it.

It doesn't seem out of the ordinary that high end graphics programs would consume a lot of CPU time. You don't have a workstation class card in your system, so the amount of GPU offloading is probably less than is possible otherwise. The number of processes and memory used stats are also kind of useless. There are always exceptions to the rule, but generally the rule is "Free RAM is wasted RAM". It's like having a room on a house that just sits empty, meanwhile the rest of the house is cluttered up with junk. What good is that room doing you? The number of processes doesn't mean much of anything without some additional context like process names. But for the most part people see some large number of processes and think that must be the reason their computer is so slow when all they're really doing is making a connection between two completely unrelated things. If they had a basic understanding of how preemptive multitasking worked, they wouldn't be so concerned by the number of processes.

Also, just FYI, on a desktop the power settings generally have no effect.

I had a belief this is a driver issue for the blue screens. I got another crash log while rendering in sony vegas. CPU kept jumping from 60%-98% before blue screening. No beeps. But this log looks similar to one of the last ones.

I also got a trial software to check my drivers on my computer, called Driver Toolkit.It states I have 2 missing drivers and 17 out of date drivers. But apparently my Ethernet controller is up to date.I also had a problem a couple days ago where I was connected to my internet, light was on for my ethernet when it was plugged in. Showed I had a connection but nothing would connect. Couldn't connect to anything.

I'm also curious, a workstation class card? I'm not all that good when it comes to this type of stuff, but I'm assuming I different card could give me better CPU usage inside applications? Is there something I could look at to get me better CPU usage inside of programs like Music editing in FL studio and Rendering in sony vegas?

Stay away from any program that claims to find updated drivers. Those are just as bad as accepting drivers off of Windows Update. Part of the burden that comes with a home built system is you get to be intimately familiar with the hardware so you can locate all the necessary drivers on your own. Relying on any kind of third party program is a great way to find yourself right back where you are now.

I'll try hunt around to find the drivers... So I'm assuming the drivers I'm trying to locate would come from the manufactures websites themselves and the discs?God I hope that solves my problems. lol.That would be great..

Yea, I did a bit of research and looked up the error logs on the crashes. I noticed a lot of people were having issues with this. I'm going to be busy with work for awhile until next Wednesday then I will try it and see what happens. I appreciate the help!

This is setting off bells for me.I have a pal who built his very first computer, he got everything in right but he forgot to update the drivers . (However, He remembered to install all the latest windows updates but forgot to update the drivers for the hardware his computer is running on.) Needless to say once it was said and done and he got things sorted out, it solved the majority of his problems.Upon inspecting these dump logs, it seems a bit obvious for me that this is a driver issue. Or a piece of bad hardware. Try updating your drivers or removing drivers.Also, do you have an antivirus software? Find something to check for malware, trojans, rootkits, rogues, dialers, spyware and all that fun stuff. The most important thing with a blue screen is to try figure out what the most recent things you changed before you started experiencing the problem. You say it happens while rendering in sony vegas? One thing I would check for is make sure your CPU is not overheating while rendering. This could force your computer to restart and revert to BSOD to avoid damage. Find a safe reliable software, to give you this information, otherwise after your computer crashes check your bios screen for the Temp and post it back here.

I hate to keep rambling. But, you mentioned crackling in the headphones. This also points towards a driver issue, or a faulty motherboard or bad jacks. Try other jacks if you have any and see if you still experience the issue. Or go control panel > sound properties play with the settings for the type of output, try stereo, 5.1, 5.0, etc. See if this helps.

One last closing statement, I would argue the fact that I don't think you need a workstation class card to use Vegas, Fl studio or Camtasia. While these can be demanding on the CPU, your specs should suffice and make them usable, at least to the point that they are workable. A workstation class card would be more needed if you plan to do 3D animation and modeling through a program like 3D max with a very high polygon count. If your not doing 3D rendering I wouldn't worry about a workstation class card. Your specs should still work for what you are trying to do. Update your drivers, test your RAM, check your temps and if you are overclocking. Revert to normal settings and then try.I hope I helped mate.

I got Norton 360. Didn't catch anything suspicious or anything at all. I'll play with my audio settings and see if that helps with the crackling. I'm not sure of any programs to get to check my temps. I'm scared to download something unreliable with all the problems I've had already so maybe if you guys could recommend something?

Thanks again for all the help guys. I'll try these things out as soon as I can get a chance, probably Wednesday and I'll be back to let you guys know. I appreciate the help!

You were right about one thing, my temps were way to high. I appreciate your response and probably would not have thought to check the temps without you asking me to download some software to check it.

After some inspection we realized that the Fan and HS were not seated properly. My computer now runs around 110 degrees cooler lol. Also, since we have fixed this issue I have not noticed any audio crackling or distortion.

So look guys, I've spent some of the extra time I have today to try update drivers. For some odd reason the bios drivers from MSI will not extract from the Zip File. Not sure why this is.At that point I used my discs, which did seem to do a lot of stuff. However it did give me one error. Not sure why I got this but it was a long threat that started with

C:\ProgramFiles (x86)\ASM106xSATA\Driver' Not Found.

After going through my discs and trying to get as many drivers as I could from MSI and EVGA I got frustrated after restarting cause programs still run like crap. As a matter of fact I tried to play Batman Arkham Origins I got it for free with my graphics card.Ran terrible. Audio crackling, terribly glitching, lagging and unplayable. So at that point I got HWMonitor. I got some images of what things were looking like. I hope some of these temps aren't right cause my core temps seem high